amateurish methods
[ˌæm.ə.tɚ.ɪʃ ˈmɛθ.ədz]
noun phrase
métodos amadores
1. Techniques or approaches that lack professionalism, skill, or proper training; methods that are poorly executed or unsophisticated
The company's amateurish methods led to numerous errors in the final product.
Os métodos amadores da empresa resultaram em inúmeros erros no produto final.
2. Work or procedures done by someone without professional expertise or formal training
Their amateurish methods were evident in the sloppy presentation.
Seus métodos amadores eram evidentes na apresentação desleixada.
This phrase is frequently used in professional and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA to criticize work quality. In Brazilian Portuguese, it often carries a tone of disapproval and is used when contrasting with expected professional standards. In corporate environments, 'métodos não-profissionais' may be preferred for a more neutral tone.
NYC Slang
bush league tactics; half-baked methods; sloppy work
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